Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith was a dear friend during my years as a minister at Calvary Church in Charlotte. He asked me to write a history of southern gospel music, which I did. It was never published, but the writing process give me invaluable time with my friend Arthur.

I grew up listening and watching Arthur Smith.

Arthur Smith on his T.V . Show was a big influence on my being a Christian, my parents always watched his show when I was young and even at a young age I could tell he was a good man.

Knew him in the fifties and remember once I laid away a guitar at a local shop and was going to pick it up on payday.He came by two days later and offered the owner double what the price was. I came by to get it and the owner gave me my deposit back and said “he needed it bad to do a show”.I liked his voice but I could not say the same for his brother!

I herd of Arthur smith as a child. I think my dad named me after him . I watched Carolina calling on tv several years .

I have fond memories of Arthur, Brother Ralph, Cousin Fud, Don Reno and the regular TV shows they presented in the mornings in North Carolina as I was growing up. Tommy Faile was one of my favorites. At 69 Arthur Smith still leaves a good taste in my mouth. I am glad he was/is a part of my life. Sleep well Arthur. Dennis Baldwin

Arthur Smith was a valued friend and a musical hero. As part of the pastoral staff at Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC I came to know Arthur. Later we collaborated on a discography project about Southern Gospel Music. Arthur Smith was the most generous and faithful friend ever. He is sorely missed.

Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was a one-of-a-kind entertainer, musician, host, businessman, songwriter, and Christian of whom we will never see the likes of again. Although he was born in South Carolina, Arthur, along with Andy Griffith and Michael Jordan, are the first three things that come to my mind when I think of people who called North Carolina home. I remember watching his show on WABG-TV 6 (Greenwood/Greenville, MS) as a child in the 1970, where he, his brother Ralph, Dick and Jackie...

This was such a talented southern gentleman! I love his music, especially Feuding Banjos, and Guitar Boogie. I would love to be able to buy, so that I might listen to this all day, every day. Watching him perform was an extra treat. Thank you so much for the memories, and the wonderful music.